Rapidly growing Arab art collection seeks new spaces to show its works
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi seeks new spaces to exhibit the Barjeel Art Foundation collection, focusing on acquisition diversity and accessibility. [ more ]
Women in Data: MoD's first chief data officer on overcoming imposter syndrome | Computer Weekly
Women remain significantly underrepresented in the technology and military sectors despite efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Female leaders like Caroline Bellamy face challenges in male-dominated environments, but emphasize the importance of confidence and showcasing expertise. [ more ]
The Floyd County Public Schools suspended reading of Katherine Applegate's Wishtree due to complaints about the depiction of a monoecious red oak with nonbinary identity.
The decision to suspend the community reading event was influenced by concerns about certain material in the book raised by a community member. [ more ]
The 1980s saw the birth of consumerist culture with the rise of yuppies and the impact of TV advertising.
Top ads of the 1980s included Apple's groundbreaking Macintosh spot directed by Ridley Scott and Ralph Lauren's representation of powerful women. [ more ]
Azerbaijan appoints no women to 28-member Cop29 climate committee
The organising committee for Cop29 in Azerbaijan consists of 28 men and no women, drawing criticism from campaigners.
63% of the members of the organising committee for Cop28 in the UAE were women, highlighting a contrast in gender representation between the two summits. [ more ]